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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.24, 3,065.96 and 1,921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.24, 3,065.96 and 1,921.20 is: 2,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.24 : 3,065.96 = 1,921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.24/3,065.96 = 1,921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.24x = 3,065.96 × 1,921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.24x = 5,890,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890,322.35/2,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,895.59

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